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10/6 MAP Update: To prepare for the MAP assessment, teachers asked students to complete a device check to ensure there will be no technology issues on the day of testing. This visual is a step by step process to taking the MAP test at home and can also be reviewed with your student prior to testing. If your student encounters…

Free vaccine clinics will be held at several HCPSS schools every day from 4-6 p.m. during the week of September 21-25. Online pre-registration is required and is open from August 25-September 9 at www.vaccineconsent.com (Links to an external site.) . Clinics will be held outdoors using a virtual queue program so families can wait in their cars or socially distance…

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, obtaining a vaccine for seasonal influenza (flu) is even more important this year than ever. HCPSS Health Services is continuing its partnership with the Howard County Health Department (HCHD) and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer several regional seasonal flu vaccine clinics for HCPSS students and staff during the month of October. Students/staff…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. This benefit is meant to supplement an applicant’s food budget. SNAP flyer - English SNAP flyer - Spanish

The Maryland Department of Human Services is the state’s human service provider. The agency provides a wide range of services that are administered by local departments of social services in each of the 24 local jurisdictions across the state. These services assist low-income individuals and families in their communities. Supporting Maryland's Families in Need - English Supporting Maryland's Families in…

Thank you to the families who were able to join us for Back to School Night! Click here for a copy of the LEMS Back_to_School_Night Presentation. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lake Elkhorn Middle School (LEMS) will host our annual Back to School Night (virtually) on Wednesday, September 16th. We are so excited to see you! During Back to School Night you will be…

The Howard County Public School System’s BSAP Saturday Math Academy (BSAP-SMA) has been in existence since 1992. The program was developed in collaboration with the HCPSS and parents as a response to requests for opportunities to network. The priority was to learn instructional mathematical strategies to support their children at home and to accelerate academic achievement. Certified teachers work with…

While this school year’s opening is different than any that have come before, our staff has the same level of commitment and excitement to meet, teach and support all students. HCPSS teachers have been busy preparing online learning materials for their classes and are dedicated to creating a caring and supportive online classroom. We recognize there may be times the…

HCPSS Policy states that Lake Elkhorn must receive notification from a child's parent or physician explaining the absence/tardiness of a student within five school days of the student’s return or the absence/tardiness will be unlawful/unexcused. During virtual learning, notification should be emailed to LEMSabsence@hcpss.org. Please email Mrs. O'Connor if you have question.

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year! The day we have been waiting for is almost here, and we are thrilled to welcome your children back to school this Tuesday, September 8! It has been almost six months since we were all inside of a school building, and I know we all wish we could be starting the year together at…